Medical Assistant (Dallas)

Requirements

• Knowledge of basic nursing principles and protocols.
• Must be computer literate and have a working knowledge of medical practice management systems and electronic medical records. Must have basic knowledge of medical terminology.
• Minimum of 1 year experience working as a medical assistant in a physician office.
• Primary care/PCP experience required.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures related to infection control, environmental safety and patient confidentiality.
• Knowledge of medical chart reporting/records.
• Possess a strong work ethic and a desire to excel at what you do.
• Be self-motivated and have a positive attitude.
• Possess the ability to maintain professionalism and focus in a busy environment.
• Be personable, compassionate and a patient advocate.
• Skill in appropriate assessment and assistance techniques.
• Skill in appropriate use of universal precautions, safe workplace and confidentiality methods.
• Skill in health information management by appropriately charting patient data.
• Maintains up to date certification, if applicable.
• Ability to relate and deal with providers and coworkers in a positive and professional manner.
• Ability to operate office equipment, including but not limited to, fax, copier, scanner.
• Ability to solve problems in a timely and effective manner.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions with little supervision.
• Ability to be flexible regarding schedule and duties.

Environmental/Working Conditions

• Regularly deals with multiple patient cases and potentially stressful situations.
• Risk of exposure to communicable disease, i.e., viruses, lab specimens, and air-borne pathogens.
• Regularly stoops and bends to store/move supplies.
• Must use computer to access and to enter patient information.
• Regularly receives high volume of telephone calls.
• Varied activities include sitting, walking, stooping, lifting, bending, and reaching. Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally.
• Must be able to use a variety of office equipment including a phone, writing instruments, PC, fax and medical equipment including stethoscope, Uro-flow machine, centrifuge, scales, blood pressure cuff.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule

• 40 hours per week
• Monday to Friday
• Evening and weekend rotation

Language

• Bilingual English and Spanish (required)

Work Location: In person

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve. Requirements may be modified to accommodate individuals with disabilities.